In Memory Of
Pamela Murphy
1959
2012
Pamela Murphy
August 28, 1959 — September 4, 2012
Pamela Clare Murphy
August 28, 1959 – September 4, 2012
Pamela Clare Murphy passed away peacefully at the Olathe Medical Center on September 4th after overcoming every limit and exceeding every expectation, surrounded by family and friends. There will be a visitation for Pam at Penwell- Gabel Funeral Home on September 9th from 4:00-6:00 pm; the funeral will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church, Quivira Campus, at 10:00 am on Monday, September 10th.
In lieu of flowers the family strongly recommends a contribution to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation, 315 North Lindenwood, Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 780-8222 or visit the website www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org for a YouthFriends Scholarship in honor and memory of Pamela.
Pamela was born in Kalamazoo, MI August 28th, 1959 to Garner "Gunner" and Sally Halvorson. She grew up in Hudson, WI with her sister Patricia and brothers Brad and Daniel. Pam went to college at Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and upon graduation moved to Summit County, CO where she met her husband, Dan. They wed in front of family and friends on June 15th, 1985 in Hudson, WI. Two years later they welcomed their daughter, Melissa Lee and in 1991 welcomed their son, Ryan Garner.
The family moved to Olathe, KS in 1993 where Pam began volunteering at Briarwood Elementary School and continued to volunteer, mentor, and help students in the area for twenty years. In 2009, Pamela was awarded the President's Volunteer Award for her many years of service with the Olathe School District. Pam also enjoyed years of faithful fellowship with a prayer group, dancing and singing at Jazzercise, writing cards for every occasion, and cheering for everyone, always.
Pam was the most positive and joyful woman, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, lighting up every room and touching every life with love and happiness.
Pam was preceded by her father, Garner Halvorson, and will be cherished by her husband Dan, daughter Melissa, son Ryan, granddaughter Violet, mother Sally, son-in-law Steven, her brothers and sister and so many, many more.
August 28, 1959 – September 4, 2012
Pamela Clare Murphy passed away peacefully at the Olathe Medical Center on September 4th after overcoming every limit and exceeding every expectation, surrounded by family and friends. There will be a visitation for Pam at Penwell- Gabel Funeral Home on September 9th from 4:00-6:00 pm; the funeral will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church, Quivira Campus, at 10:00 am on Monday, September 10th.
In lieu of flowers the family strongly recommends a contribution to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation, 315 North Lindenwood, Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 780-8222 or visit the website www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org for a YouthFriends Scholarship in honor and memory of Pamela.
Pamela was born in Kalamazoo, MI August 28th, 1959 to Garner "Gunner" and Sally Halvorson. She grew up in Hudson, WI with her sister Patricia and brothers Brad and Daniel. Pam went to college at Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and upon graduation moved to Summit County, CO where she met her husband, Dan. They wed in front of family and friends on June 15th, 1985 in Hudson, WI. Two years later they welcomed their daughter, Melissa Lee and in 1991 welcomed their son, Ryan Garner.
The family moved to Olathe, KS in 1993 where Pam began volunteering at Briarwood Elementary School and continued to volunteer, mentor, and help students in the area for twenty years. In 2009, Pamela was awarded the President's Volunteer Award for her many years of service with the Olathe School District. Pam also enjoyed years of faithful fellowship with a prayer group, dancing and singing at Jazzercise, writing cards for every occasion, and cheering for everyone, always.
Pam was the most positive and joyful woman, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, lighting up every room and touching every life with love and happiness.
Pam was preceded by her father, Garner Halvorson, and will be cherished by her husband Dan, daughter Melissa, son Ryan, granddaughter Violet, mother Sally, son-in-law Steven, her brothers and sister and so many, many more.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, September 9, 2012
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
Service
Monday, September 10, 2012
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Colonial Presbyterian Church
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